These pictures illustrate the planting of a new hedge of mixed native species. For the full story see the feature article: Planting a new mixed native species hedge.
For best results, the roots of saplings supplied 'bare rooted', like these, should be soaked for around an hour before planting. Here they are soaking in a pond. For the full story see the feature article: Planting a new mixed native species hedge.
This picture shows a newly planted hedge pruned hard immediately after planting to encourage root establishment and low bushy growth. For the full story see the feature article: Planting a new mixed native species hedge.
If for some reason you cannot plant saplings soon after taking delivery of them, you should 'heel them in' to keep them in good condition. Here they have been put in a narrow trench ready for heeling . For the full story see the feature article: Planting a new mixed native species hedge.
